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DC04 HVY

2004 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,759 mi
Last recorded140,759 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus IS20071,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 HVY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 140,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 140,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 128,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2015 128,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2014 114,806 miles

O/S/F tyre has a small bulge on the inner wall

Fail 25 Sep 2014 114,806 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/F tyre has a small bulge on the inner wall

Pass 4 Oct 2013 102,520 miles

front o/s wheel bearing noisey when rotated

handbrake lever excess travel

rear o/s tyre worn low on inner edge 215-45-17

windscreen washes badly aimed on screen

Fail 4 Oct 2013 102,518 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front o/s wheel bearing noisey when rotated

handbrake lever excess travel

rear o/s tyre worn low on inner edge 215-45-17

windscreen washes badly aimed on screen

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,899 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,986 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,665 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 71,267 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 62,329 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,943 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,995 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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DC04 HVY is a 2004 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 71,297 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC04 HVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DC04 HVY is a 2004 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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